Statement:
Iran has a smaller population than Nigeria

In the Total population rating Iran holds position #17 2022 out of 205 and Nigeria is #6 out of 205 2022.

Referencies:

  1. The countries in the rating sorted by 'Persons (Thousands)' in descending order.
    Iran 'Persons (Thousands)' value is 88,550.57
    Nigeria 'Persons (Thousands)' value is 218,541.21